Question
My father gifted me a house, but he is in control of it. He collects the rent and sees to the upkeep, etc. of the house. Is the gift valid?
Answer
The gift of the property whose rent is collected by your father is not valid. The validity of a gift depends on possession and unfettered control. Since you did not have possession of the house, it still belongs to your father.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 27 No 10
- PDF page
- 10
Appears under DIVORCEES AND INHERITANCE (approximate).